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The plaza, built around a monument to 49 19th Century patriots executed by order of the absolute monarch, Ferdinand VII, is now home to several semi-permanent kiosks, which do take away from the look of the place and block some views of the monument and...More

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In the nearby Casa Natal de Pablo Picasso you can see a marvelous old picture of the place. Really nice and spectacular. Unfortunately, the local Authorities decided to place all around the place some kiosks...what a waste for the image of this central spot in...More

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Lots of bars around the edge of the plaza. A good place to people watch. Bronze of Picasso sitting on a bench. Street musicians playing and come around with cup/hat while you are eating /drinking. At busy times like Easter there are quite a few....More

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This is a good place made all the better by its association with Picasso.
The bars are very full of tourists but you can sit in a bench and enjoy the open freedom of the place. Local families use the square. That's always good to...More

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